Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Works Cited--Outfit 7blazer, white tunic, wedges: targetbelt: jcrewjeans: gapsweater (you can't see but it's under the blazer): urbanglasses: local vintage place

I've never really been much for blazers--too stiff for me? too corporate? I'm too addicted to soft cardigans instead?--but I'm really trying to bust out of my cardigan rut so I forced myself to add this blazer to the 30 for 30 and I'm going to remix it if it kills me (unlike last time's blazer which only saw the light of day once, whoops). I'm jealous of people who can remix a blazer like nobody's business (Liz, Kendi, Syd, I'm looking at you). But luckily, I have a trick up my sleeve--Everybody, Everywear, a site where bloggers will post how they wear big ticket items (like blazers and stripes and gingham)--and I'm going to milk it for all it's worth. Blazer, prepared to be conquered.

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I'm with you; I very rarely rock the blazer, but when I do, I love it. And I totally admire everyone else's ability to wear a blazer with just about anything. Hmmm, I may need to make a last minute 30/30 substitution...

I feel like a good blazer that is well-fitted and not too stiff can dress up anything. Last week I wore one with a baseball t-shirt and jeans to work. Of course, I work at a university too, so the dress code is a little fluid. But still - I felt dressy enough.

i like the attitude, that's right blazer, you can suck it! this is a great outfit....and dang girl, your legs are amazing!! i have major leg envy right now as mine are occupied with extra baby roundness.i love it when you wear your nerd glasses. ;)

I completely understand what you mean by a blazer being too corporate and stiff at times. I like to wear a simple gray hooded sweater underneath mine - somehow I think this makes it a much less corporate look...I also wear cardigans underneath buttoned up! You can have the best of both worlds! I bet your wonderful yellow cardigan would look amazing with a blazer! :-)

I have a hard time with blazers too. Thats why I tend to gravitate towards the knit ones. They have the same look as a regular blazer, but they are so much more comfortable and casual feeling. I love the idea of belting it. I'd say you nailed the blazer look!

What can I say? This outfit is simple and amazing! I loooved your blazer and need to get one for me right now! Actually, I have one, it's gray... but I should also have a black one! Hehehe... And dear, I'm finally happy with my first pair of brogues. They're pink! And I've got dorky glasses too. Check them out here:

I love the idea of belting the blazer! I have a black blazer for interview purposes but it always feels bulky. I may try belting mine the next time I have a job interview and want to give my outfit some shape!

You look AMAZING in this. I have the exact same problem, in that I have a little black blazer that I absolutely love, but can't seem to find a look that works for me - I'm too much of a cardigan girl! You've inspired me to wear it again when the weather cools down here :)

I love you in a blazer! I used to feel really weird in them, too. Now, I can't get enough! So much of it is finding the perfect fit and balancing them with more casual pieces. This outfit is spot on! I love how you belted it and you look awesome in these jeans. Can't wait to see you remix it more!